Financial Aid Administrator

Title: Financial Aid Administrator

Employee Classification: Financial Aid Administrator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Enrollment Management

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Financial Aid & Schol-Gen

Department: UNT-Financial Aid-164860

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) Office is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals by providing effective and meaningful financial aid assistance. FAS is responsible for processing financial aid applications, administrating various financial aid programs, and providing financial aid counseling to students and their families.

Position Overview

The Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Financial Aid Administrator to join our Scholarship Management System Team. This position will assist with the maintenance and development of UNT’s scholarship management system and related scholarship processing and customer service duties. This position provides support to the Assistant Director by coordinating activities related to all projects. The position’s main duties are to enhance department and organization processes by exploring opportunities and ensuring the continuity and efficiency of each project from start to finish through clear communication to all parties involved. The Financial Aid Administrator handles multiple projects within a fast-paced environment and is open to constant changes and challenges. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, lead and direct the work of other team members, and be able to manage multiple projects at once in the absence of day-to-day guidance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's in related field, three years in student services or related roles. Equivalent education, training, experience accepted. Must maintain good standing on federal student loans, grant NSLDS access for hire & continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• In depth knowledge of financial aid processes, policies and procedures or ability to quickly assimilate.
• Ability to problem-solve, multi-task and organize in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a Financial Aid Office.
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding the administration of financial aid.
• Prior experience with Blackbaud Award Management (or a similar scholarship management system)
• Integrity, honesty, and responsibility with a desire to contribute to a team.
• Experience working with all levels of management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
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